The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

the heat rise

expected. Most likely because this was the first

it would always be her who initiated. She didn't

attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely

this, and her heart warmed up a

But...

her other hand touched her

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

had to wonder if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he

to be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable

head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten

"Got it."

shut off

a pen from

able to meet

time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to

it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each

something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted

and at the moment, it

this mission complete, we can relax for another

pen on the table and reclined

blankly stared at

sure is

to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient as

role that

not think about

his chest tighten whenever

time had passed, he couldn't move on from

was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that kept his mind

such a situation to

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a message.

the others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone

blinked a couple of times as heavy silence

down, but when he saw the

wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a nervous

'Calm down Ryan.'

and even then,

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

a single word. And one that took all of

his seat once

his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his

can't go on, I need

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared

while breathing in

'Here I am.'

since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so

I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't a pleasant

it was eating away at the little sanity that I had

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